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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
Flexible
Relocation Bonus

$24-38/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • ShiftFlexible
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care553 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$24-38/hour

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Continuing Education
  • Health savings account
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Bereavement
  • Relocation bonus

Description

This is an as-needed position and the office hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm. We are looking for a Registered Dietician or Registered Nurse with OB/Maternal Fetal Medicine experience and a current Certified Diabetes Educator certification.

Assesses learning needs, develops an education plan, provides education and evaluates outcome of education of patients and caregivers with diabetes. Provides education in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Participates on teams for policy and protocol development. Serves as a resource and provides staff education as indicated. May oversee the day-to-day operations of DSMES program(s) and ensures that all National Standards (NSDSMES) are met and maintained at all times.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assesses patient/family/caregiver baseline knowledge about diabetes as a chronic illness, diabetes management, and diabetes complications, as well as readiness to learn and provides diabetes and self-management education to patients, their families and caregivers; this includes technical training in capillary blood glucose measurement, safe injection technique, and insulin pump management.
  • Monitors and evaluates patient responses to therapeutic interventions in collaboration with other members of the health care team; provide ongoing assessment and recommendations to the treatment team and patient, family and caregivers for adjustments in the plan of care as required.
  • Coordinates with designated staff to effectively integrate medical therapy into the overall management of diabetes; regularly consult nursing and physician staff about diabetes management issues and provide just-in-time education as needed.
  • Utilizes the principles of health literacy to develop and deliver effective diabetes education to patients, their families and caregivers and provides formal education about diabetes and diabetes management to members of the health care team.
  • Participates in continuous improvement by monitoring trends in hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia and utilizes evidence to improve diabetes care delivery structures and processes
  • May have oversight of the planning, implementation and evaluation of the DSMES program(s).
  • May arrange and coordinate the activities of the Advisory Group.
  • May be the liaison between the DSMES staff, the Advisory Group, other departments and administration.
  • May monitor and facilitate maintenance of DSMES staff qualification (CE credits, licensures, and registrations)
  • May be responsible for maintaining ADA Recognition and participating in the evaluation of the program’s effectiveness.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION

  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing, pharmacy or registered dietitian


EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required

This is an as-needed position and the office hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm. We are looking for a Registered Dietician or Registered Nurse with OB/Maternal Fetal Medicine experience and a current Certified Diabetes Educator certification.

Assesses learning needs, develops an education plan, provides education and evaluates outcome of education of patients and caregivers with diabetes. Provides education in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Participates on teams for policy and protocol development. Serves as a resource and provides staff education as indicated. May oversee the day-to-day operations of DSMES program(s) and ensures that all National Standards (NSDSMES) are met and maintained at all times.

Facility

SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital-Saint Louis

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SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital-Saint Louis
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 553 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS6420 Clayton RdSaint Louis, MO 63117
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Employer

SSM Health

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About
SSM Health has grown to be one of the largest integrated health systems in the country, because leadership, administration and providers work closely together to find solutions to the most pressing needs in medical care today. Collectively, our knowledge and resources are combined to innovate, optimize workflows and allow for better care delivery and patient interactions. Physicians and leadership engage in regular discussions designed to standardize practices that yield better outcomes across our system. Physicians, providers and health care leaders seeking the stability and resources of a large, reputable integrated health system, as well as the collegiality and respect of peers and the rewards of practicing in a faith-based organization, choose SSM Health as their ideal practice setting. SSM Health's 23 hospitals, more than 290+ physician offices and outpatient care sites, and 10 post-acute facilities offer vast opportunities to shape the future of health care throughout Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
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About Saint Louis, MO

As a travel nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
  • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
  • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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